KnowraJigawa StateJigawa StateJigawa State is a state in northern Nigeria, created in 1991 from part of Kano State. Its capital is Dutse.BriefConnectDutse: Dutse is the capital city of Jigawa State in northern Nigeria. It serves as the state capital and seat of its government.Kano State: Kano State is a state in northern Nigeria, with Kano as its capital. Jigawa was created from its territory in 1991.Hadejia-Nguru wetlands: The Hadejia-Nguru wetlands are a seasonal wetland complex in northeastern Nigeria, fed by the Hadejia and Jama'are river systems. They support fishing, farming, grazing, and wildlife in Jigawa's northeast.Nigeria: Nigeria is a country in West Africa and a federation of 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Jigawa is one of Nigeria's federated states.Hadejia: Hadejia is a historic city and emirate in northeastern Jigawa State, Nigeria. It is one of the state's prominent urban and traditional centers.State creation in Nigeria: State creation in Nigeria is the process by which the country has been divided into new federated units. Jigawa's formation was part of Nigeria's successive reorganizations of its federation.Hadejia River: The Hadejia River is a river in northern Nigeria that flows through Jigawa State toward the Lake Chad basin. Its waters sustain farms and wetlands in the state.Kano: Kano is a major city in northern Nigeria and the capital of Kano State. It is the major neighboring urban center and the former administrative center of Jigawa's territory.Hausa people: The Hausa are a major West African ethnic group with a widely spoken language and a long history of trade and statehood. Hausa communities form a major part of Jigawa's population and cultural life.Ibrahim Babangida: Ibrahim Babangida was Nigeria's military head of state from 1985 to 1993. His government created Jigawa State in 1991.Show all 23Linked from 2 pagesShow all 2